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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.33, 783.04 and 214.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.33, 783.04 and 214.10 is: 320.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.33 : 783.04 = 214.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.33/783.04 = 214.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.33x = 783.04 × 214.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.33x = 167,650.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,650.56/522.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.97

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